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Bradley snaps six-year win drought to capture BMW crown
American Keegan Bradley snapped a six-year US PGA winless skid on Monday, parring the first playoff hole to defeat new world number one Justin Rose for the BMW Championship crown. Bradley won his fourth career title, his third in a playoff, to deny Rose his third triumph of the season even though the runner-up effort was enough to see the Englishman atop the rankings for the first time in his career. Rose lipped out a 15-foot par putt at the 72nd hole to shoot three-under par 67 and match Bradley, who closed with a 64, on 20-under 260 at rain-softened Aronimink in a final round delayed a day by showers. Bradley, the 2011 PGA Championship winner, had not won since taking the WGC Bridgestone Invitational. It was also his first title since abandoning the controversial belly putter. "A lot has happened to me over these six years," Bradley said. "The belly putter was a tougher transition than I thought, and I kind of fell off the radar there for a little while. "It has been tough to go ...
CM presents cash prizes to Odisha Asian Games medal winners
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday presented a cash prize to sportspersons from the state who won medals in the recently concluded Indonesia Asian Games 2018.The Chief Minister presented Rs one crore each to the four women players of the state - Sunita Lakra, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz and Deep Grace Ekka, who were members of silver medal-winning Women's Hockey Team.While cheques Rs 50 lakhs each was presented to two men players- Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas of the bronze medal-winning Men's Hockey Team.Indian Women Hockey team bagged a silver medal at Asian Games 2018 as it lost 1-2 to Japan in the final at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Field in Jakarta on Aug. 31.While the men Hockey team beat Pakistan by 2-1 to clinch a bronze medal.
India reeling at 58/3 as England inch towards win (Roundup)
A batting collapse saw India reeling at 58/3 at stumps after England set them a victory target of 464 courtesy superlative centuries from Alastair Cook and Joe Root, on day 4 of the fifth and final Test here on Monday.
India reeling at 58/3 as England inch towards win
A batting collapse saw India reeling at 58/3 at stumps after England set them a victory target of 464 courtesy superlative centuries from Alastair Cook and Joe Root, on day 4 of the fifth and final Test here on Monday.
Defeat on cards for India after Cook, Root pile on misery
India stared at an embarrassing defeat after Alastair Cook's fairytale farewell knock and Joe Root's classy hundred enabled England to pile more misery on the visitors during the penultimate day of the fifth Test. Cook made dogged 147 off 286 balls in his final knock while skipper Root roared back to form with a stylish 125, his first hundred in 28 innings, as the duo grinded the Indian bowling into submission with 259-run stand. Courtesy the twin hundreds by the former and current skipper, England declared their second innings on 423/8 with a massive target of 464 for the Indians. Deflated after fielding for over 112 overs, India's wobbly top-order once again faltered with Shikhar Dhawan (1), Cheteshwar Pujara (0) and Virat Kohli (0) dismissed in quick succession with day end score being 58 for 3 With 406 runs required on the final day and seven wickets in hand, an embarrassing 1-4 series defeat looks imminent for India as of now. The wily Jimmy Anderson (2/23) equalled Glenn ...
Patnaik felicitates six hockey players from Odisha
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday felicitated six hockey players from Odisha, who won laurels at the recently-concluded Asian Games, 2018 in Jakarta. Patnaik gave away prize money of Rs 1 crore each to four members of the women's hockey team, which won silver medal, and Rs 50 lakh each to two members of the men's hockey team that won broze medal in the tournament. The four girls, who were given prize amount of Rs 1 crore each are Sunita Lakra, Namita Topoo, Lilima Minz and Deep Grace Ekka, while the two members of the men's team, who got Rs 50 lakh each were Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas. The CM also felicitated Sunita Lakra and Amit Rohidas with Rs 2 lakh each. The two had bagged Biju Patnaik Sports Awards for 2017. He announced Rs 7.5 lakh cash prize for two more athletes - Jauna Murmu and Purnima Hembram, who had participated in the Asian Games.
Murali Vijay scores half century for Essex
India opener Murali Vijay finally found some runs in England as he made a sedate half-century for Essex in a County Championship Division One match against Nottinghamshire here Monday. Replying to Nottinghamshire's 177 all out, Essex were off to a solid start as Vijay and Nick Browne added 56 runs for the first wicket at Trent Bridge. However, the visiting team lost a few wickets after that as Nottinghamshire closed in on their lower-order. Vijay, who struggled to get going in the Test series against England, scored 56 off 95 balls. Vijay's knock included nine boundaries. Earlier, Nottinghamshire failed to capitalise on the toss after electing to bat as they were bowled out in 58.1 overs. For Essex, medium pacer Jamie Porter was the most successful bowler, returning figures of 4/50. In another county match recently, India's left-arm spinner Axar Patel claimed nine wickets for Durham, including seven in an innings.
Proposed La Liga match in US rejected by Spanish players' union
The Spanish football players' union (AFE) on Monday maintained its position against holding a La Liga match between Barcelona and Girona in the United States in January next year.
Hryana Assembly congratulates all 18 medallists of Asian Games
The Haryana Assembly Monday congratulated all the 18 sportspersons from the state who have won medals at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta recently. Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij informed the House that sportspersons from India won total 69 medals in these games at Indonesia's capital Jakarta including 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze medals. Out of these, Haryana won 6 gold, 5 silver and 7 bronze, he said. Vij said that all these players will be provided prize money and jobs as per the sports policy of the state. Under this, the gold medal winners would get Rs 3 crore, silver medallists will get Rs. 1.5 crore and bronze winners will get Rs 75 lakh as cash prize.
Watson wants long stint for Khawaja in Oz team
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson wants top order batsman Usman Khawaja to get a lengthy run with the national team.
Fifth Test: England declare 2nd innings at 423/8
England declared their second innings at 423/8 on Monday, setting India a target of 464 runs to win the fifth and final Test here. England have already won the series 3-1.
Scoreboard of the fifth and final Test between India and England here Monday.
Scoreboard of the fifth and final Test between India and England here Monday. England 1st innings: 332 all out India 1st innings: 292 all out England 2nd innings: (114/2 overnight) Alastair Cook c Pant b Vihari 147 Keaton Jennings b Shami 10 Moeen Ali b Jadeja 20 Joe Root c Pandya b Vihari 125 Jonny Bairstow b Shami 18 Ben Stokes c Rahul b Jadeja 37 Jos Buttler c Shami b Ravindra Jadeja 0 Sam Curran c Pant b Vihari 21 Adil Rashid not out 20 Extras: (b-14, lb-4, w-2) 25 Total: 423/8 in 112.3 overs Fall of wickets: 27-1, 62-2, 321-3, 321-4, 355-5, 356-6, 397-7, 423-8 Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah 23-4-61-0, Ishant Sharma 8-3-13-0, Mohammed Shami 25-3-110-2, Ravindra Jadeja 47-3-179-3, Hanuma Vihari 9.3-1-37-3.
Indian Army, Kochi customs, Indian Railways register wins
Indian Railways Monday overcame Indian Air Force 73-60 in the All India Basketball Tournament for men for the PSG Trophy here. The winners were trailing 48-49 at the end of the third quarter but rallied to win. Loveneeth scored 23 points for the winners, while Praveen and Narendar secured 17 points each for the losers. In another match, Indian Army Delhi defeated ICF Chennai 88-44. For Army Nalla Guru and Manu Thomas scored 18 points each, while Praveen Kumar 16 for the losers. Kochi Customs defeated Income Tax Chennai 73-66 in another match.
Napoli defender Chiriches suffers torn knee ligament, to undergo surgery
Napoli defender Vlad Chiriches sustained a severe torn knee ligament injury that requires surgery, the Serie A side announced on Monday.
Atletico Madrid defender Arias has fractured rib, club confirms
Atletico Madrid defender Santiago Arias has suffered a fractured rib, the La Liga club confirmed on Monday.
Fifth Test: England take mammoth 404-run lead vs India (Tea report)
Riding on centuries by Alastair Cook and skipper Joe Root, England took a massive 404-run lead against India in the fifth and final Test of the series at the Oval here on Monday.
Cook hits farewell ton, Root scores hundred as England extend their lead to 404
Alastair Cook scored 147 in his final innings in company of skipper Joe Root, who was back in form with a three figure mark as England reached 364 for 6 at tea on the penultimate day of the fifth Test. England now enjoy an overall lead of 404 runs and the 259-run stand for the third wicket between Cook and Root (125) killed the contest. While Cook made it a memorable ending to his illustrious career with a 33rd hundred, Root scored his first hundred in 28 innings as Indian bowlers struggled in absence of an injured Ishant Sharma. While Cook's 286 ball knock had 14 boundaries, Root hit 12 fours and a six off 190 balls as both were dismissed off successive deliveries by debutant Hanuma Vihari (2/24). In the post lunch session, the duo looked to build on their partnership and further frustrate the Indian bowlers, bringing up their 200-stand off 303 balls. Root, on 94, got a second life as Cheteshwar Pujara dropped him at first slip off Mohammed Shami (2-97) in the 77th over. He then went
ONGC beats Indian Railways in a thriller in Murugappa Gold Cup
Defending champion ONGC pulled off a dramatic 4-3 win over Indian Railways in a Pool 'A' match of the All India MCC Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament here Monday. Indian Army defeated Central Secretariat 3-2 in another Pool 'A' match. The encounter between ONGC and Railways saw action from the word go. Ranjan Kundulna drew first blood for the Railways in the second minute. Seven minutes later, ONGC restored parity as Gurjant Singh slotted home from a penalty corner. The two strong teams showed a lot of intent, but there were no further goals as they went into the interval at 1-1. The second half saw a flurry of goals as Railways went on the attack and scored twice in the 41st and 43rd minutes through Sayyad Niyaz Rahim and Harsahib Singh respectively. The defending champion came roaring back and reduced the margin in the 45th minute through Gurjant Singh's strike. The battle for supremacy continued till the very end with both sides looking to score. Mandeep Antil scored
Cook, Root strike tons to put England firmly in driver's seat in 5th Test
Alastair Cook and Joe Root struck hundreds as England reached 364 for six in their second innings at tea on the fourth day of the final Test here on Sunday. At the break, England led India by 404 runs with Sam Curran (7) and Ben Stokes (13) at the crease. Cook scored 147 and skipper Root 125 before being dismissed by Hanuma Vihari in successive deliveries. Brief Scores: England: 332 and 364/6 in 105 overs (Alastair Cook 147, Joe Root 125; Hanuma Vihari 2/24, Mohammed Shami 2/97). India 1st innings: 292 all out in 95 overs (Ravindra Jadeja 86 not out, Hanuma Vihari 56).
Scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the fifth Test between India and England at the ...
Scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the fifth Test between India and England at the Oval on Sunday: England 1st Innings: 332 India 1st Innings: 292 England 2nd Innings: (Overnight 114 for 2 in 43 overs) Alastair Cook c Pant b Vihari 147 Keaton Jennings b Shami 10 Moeen Ali b Jadeja 20 Joe Root c sub (H Pandya) b Vihari 125 Jonny Bairstow b Shami 18 Ben Stokes not out 13 Jos Buttler c Shami b Jadeja 0 Sam Curran not out 7 Extras: (B-13, LB-4, W-2, Pen-5 ) 24 Total: (for 6 wickets in 105.1 overs) 346 Fall of wickets: 1-27, 2-62, 3-321, 4-321, 5-355, 6-356 Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah 23-4-61-0, Ishant Sharma 8-3-13-0, Mohammed Shami 23-3-97-2, Ravindra Jadeja 43-3-147-2, Hanuma Vihari 8-1-24-2.